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Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist (Automation)

Derby/ Hybrid

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist, based out of Derby but with global accountability.

At Rolls-Royce, we are developing our current adoption and future strategic requirements for integrated digital and physical solutions which include extending the use of appropriate automation in the business.

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping this strategy and setting the standards and policies to ensure that current and future Cyber-Physical Systems are compliant from a safety, cyber-security and business outcome standpoint

Responsibilities:

In this exciting role of Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist, you will lead the capability for Rolls-Royce by:

• Developing and maintaining the Cyber-Physical Systems policies and standards, ensuring they support the organisation’s business objectives and external regulatory requirements.
• Setting Manufacturing Engineering Technology Strategy - Act as Level 2 curator for Manufacturing and Digital capabilities – developing and aligning strategic roadmaps, tech-bricks/programme definition and associated funding bids to ensure strategic alignment and delivery.
• Establish and lead the relationship with strategic procurement with a view to technically approving and supporting relevant schemes, working towards a future model of strategic supplier relationships including Integration supplier selection.
• Collaborate with business leaders, relevant Process Specialists, and IT teams to identify and prioritise data & systems initiatives that drive business value.
• Act as a mentor for engineers involved in the community integration of manufacturing automation and IT systems and ensure that there is adequate pipeline of talent, including specific development of individuals, succession planning and professional growth
• Manage our collective associated knowledge, standards and best practice in a globally accessible environment including the relevant training solutions.
• External representation to share and seek knowledge to drive improvements in Cyber-Physical capabilities and applications.
• Act as ambassador for the function in the relevant technology development processes such as C2, TRL, DMIP, PILM and IPPR/PPAP environments.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Working knowledge of the application of physical automation solutions across a breadth of process applications (e.g. Process automation, Machine Tending, Handling, Mechatroncs…)
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) systems and integration techniques
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and data integration techniques.
• Knowledge of process control authoring and validation systems such as Robot and Novel programming methods
• Familiarity with OT/IT technologies such as CNC/PLC, Systems architectures, field bus communication,
• Familiarity with Cyber Security risks and mitigation techniques in automation systems
• A passion for creating symbiotic capabilities that provide safe and rewarding production workplaces (e.g. Human Factors, safety systems, environmental compliance)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Working knowledge of TOGAF, or similar frameworks is a plus.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level B .

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here .

Grade: Level B

Closing Date: 10th August 2025

For further information please contact: Jonathan Eades

Recruiter: Alison Connaughton - Alison.Connaughton@Rolls-Royce.com

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